Thomson – 500 Series Roller Linear Guides
The 500 Series Roller rigidity is achieved by using the equivalent of a back-to-back bearing arrangement, complemented by special rollers that are crowned to prevent roller edge loading when misalignment is present. This results in lower elastic deformation as the load increases compared to a ball carriage or face-to-face bearing arrangement. Roller Guides have an increased load capacity over the ball as a result of the increased contacting surface across the length of the roller. A ball provides a single point contact area, while a roller provides a much greater line contact area. This results in a substantially higher load carrying capacity and lower wear with minimum rolling friction.
500 Series Roller Highlights:
- Industry leading load capacities
- High rigidity from back to back four roller track arrangement
- Straight rails through advanced grinding technologies
- Simple installation and greater accuracy with joint-free rails up to 6 meters
- Smooth, quiet movement through patented insert molded recirculation paths and optimized geometries
- Multiple carriage styles and sizes available
- On site field modifiable modular seals
- Rail and carriage options from stock or short delivery
- Customization with expanded accessory offering
- Replaces AccuMax
500 Series Roller Typical Applications:
- Industrial Automation
- Material Handling
- Industrial Robots
- Machine Tool Equipment
- Precision Measuring Equipment
- Food Processing Equipment
